Taylor, David J.

David J. Taylor is a Republican Representative serving Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025, following the retirement of long-serving Representative Brad Wenstrup. Before entering federal politics, Taylor spent over two decades as the owner and president of Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc., a family-owned concrete business. He also served as an assistant prosecutor in Clermont County, where he handled cases involving violent crime and narcotics. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law.

In the House, Taylor serves on the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. His policy focus is heavily influenced by the rural and Appalachian nature of his district, leading him to advocate for expanded broadband access and the protection of prime farmland. He holds subcommittee assignments in areas such as Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, as well as Highways and Transit. Taylor has sponsored legislation aimed at addressing public safety and economic issues, including the Nitazene Response Act and the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.